valentine 1 rear view mirror radar
valentine 1 rear view mirror radar
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Be prepared to spend $$$$$$$$
Mid city engineering offers a version that displays through your speedo display.
http://www.midcityengineering.com/pd...atalog_web.pdf
The other version that I know of is from Renntech.
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/showroom_interior.php
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/video_valentine1.html
Any reason you want the Valentine 1 remote mount? I recently attended a Luxury/Exotic meet with the Orlando Automotive Club and I was surprised at how many Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Porsche's etc had windshield mount radar detectors (Beltronics, Passport etc). Don't get me wrong. I think they are incredible but I can't justify $1k+ on a radar detector.
Mid city engineering offers a version that displays through your speedo display.
http://www.midcityengineering.com/pd...atalog_web.pdf
The other version that I know of is from Renntech.
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/showroom_interior.php
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/video_valentine1.html
Any reason you want the Valentine 1 remote mount? I recently attended a Luxury/Exotic meet with the Orlando Automotive Club and I was surprised at how many Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Porsche's etc had windshield mount radar detectors (Beltronics, Passport etc). Don't get me wrong. I think they are incredible but I can't justify $1k+ on a radar detector.
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2009 c300 sport
really that much..........no F***in way. i just thought it would be nice to have the radar
unit built inside the rear view mirror, oppose to being hung on the windshield. any suggestions asto which brand is best for your buck?
unit built inside the rear view mirror, oppose to being hung on the windshield. any suggestions asto which brand is best for your buck?
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I looked at their web site and sat and stared at the mirror hardware for a while and cannot see how the power source works out. Is it a headliner de-trim? Is there some harness pig tail up there to tap or does it need splicing?
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A new V1 is $399. We bought one, then a second. It is outstanding. The bogey counter and directional arrows work beautifully. I had others...now just the V1.
The mirror mount looks great, but I'm not willing to start cutting and splicing wires.
The mirror mount looks great, but I'm not willing to start cutting and splicing wires.
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the V1 has saved me countless number of times...gives plenty of time to slow down...though if you get hit with laser you're prolly gonna get a ticket...
I ran it using the str8 wire from the glovebox outlet up the pillars and thru the headliner so i wouldnt have any wires dangling in front of me and didint have to splice any wires...
I ran it using the str8 wire from the glovebox outlet up the pillars and thru the headliner so i wouldnt have any wires dangling in front of me and didint have to splice any wires...
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MOST states allow radar detectors - you run into problems in cities like Wash D.C. where security is of utmost importance
Same rule applies with laser jammers - they are generally accepted, but check your State's specific statute
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Did you intend to subtract the District of Columbia as a state? We have 50 states, plus D.C. Therefore, with Virginia as the only state having detectors illegal, we are OK in 49 states!
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Costs would be around $200 plus parts (the mirror ane remote display) - the mirror would have to be tested to ensure it can be modified and has enough space inside, ebay is a good source.
Feel welcome to post or PM me if you'd like to discuss.
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I can vouch for ukchris ( he was a member of the Boxster forum I was a member of for the last 3 years ) - stand up guy and does great work !
Good to see you on here, Chris !
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Good to see you on here, Chris !
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Exeptions:
Illegal in all vehicles: Virginia and Washington D.C., US military bases.
Illegal in commercial vehicles under state law: Illinois, New York. (specifically, commercial vehicles over 10,000 lb. and all vehicles over 18,000 lb.).
Indirectly Illegal: Minnesota and California (Illegal to hang anything from the windshield with suction cups; however both dashboard and visor mounting is allowed).
Repealed: Connecticut (1998)
Proposed legislation: Florida
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the V1 has saved me countless number of times...gives plenty of time to slow down...though if you get hit with laser you're prolly gonna get a ticket...
I ran it using the str8 wire from the glovebox outlet up the pillars and thru the headliner so i wouldnt have any wires dangling in front of me and didint have to splice any wires...
I ran it using the str8 wire from the glovebox outlet up the pillars and thru the headliner so i wouldnt have any wires dangling in front of me and didint have to splice any wires...
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I mount mine on the windshield in the bottom left corner, with the power running from my glove box, hidden in my dash. got mine used for 250, been working great
